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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.08, 1,206.03 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.08, 1,206.03 and 226.94 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.08 : 1,206.03 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.08/1,206.03 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.08x = 1,206.03 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.08x = 273,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,696.45/804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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